Laveno Mombello lights up with magic and tradition: from the Underwater Nativity Scene and the Living Nativity, to musical performances, karaoke, the Santa Claus parade, and the traditional Epiphany bonfire — every event invites both young and old to experience the celebration in the heart of the town.

From Saturday, 22 November, the Underwater Nativity Scene returns, with the placement of the statues in Piazza Caduti del Lavoro. The figures will then be set in the lake on 29 November, while the Baby Jesus will be placed on 24 December. The display will remain visible until 10 January 2026.

From Saturday, 6 December to Sunday, 18 January | Ice Rink at the Gaggetto area

From Monday, 8 January to Tuesday, 6 January | Widespread Nativity Scene Exhibition (First edition)

Sunday, 7 December | Botanical walk “Between Nature and Christmas: discovering the vegetation of Villa Frua Park,” at 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM

Sunday, 7 December | Lighting of the “Enchanted Park” at Villa Frua Park, 5:30–6:00 PM

Monday, 8 December | Christmas music in a rock style between modernity and tradition, 3:00 PM

Saturday, 13 December | Artistic workshops for young readers aged 3 to 6, “Days of Snow,” at the A. Pozzi Municipal Library, 10:00–11:30 AM

Saturday, 13 December | Shekinah Group Concert, at SS Filippo e Giacomo Church, 9:00 PM

Sunday, 14 December | Show event, projections and choirs “Sow Wonder, Harvest Peace,” at the Franciscum Theatre, 5:00 PM

Saturday, 20 December | Artistic workshops for young readers aged 3 to 6, “Let’s Color Christmas,” at the Municipal Library, 10:00–11:30 AM

Saturday, 20 December | Ceramics workshop for children, at MiDeC Cerro di Laveno, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Saturday, 20 December | Gala Concert of the G. Verdi Philharmonic, at the Palestro of V. Sereni High School, 9:00–11:00 PM

Sunday, 21 December | Santa Claus Run “Run Brulè,” Piazza Caduti del Lavoro, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Sunday, 21 December | Christmas Sailing Meeting, at the Cerro Sailing Team Centre, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM

Monday, 22 December | Tell Me About Christmas under the tree, at the Municipal Library, 3:00–4:00 PM

Wednesday, 24 December | Santa’s sleigh, in Piazza Caduti del Lavoro and then through the streets of Mombello

Saturday, 27 December | The Christmas Cart, at the Imbarcadero, 3:30–5:30 PM

Sunday, 3 January | Day of joy in the square, at Piazza Caduti del Lavoro, 3:00 PM

Tuesday, 6 January | The Big Befana Bonfire, at Piazza Caduti del Lavoro, in the afternoon

Tuesday, 6 January | Epiphany Concert, at SS Filippo e Giacomo Church, 3:30–5:00 PM

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